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The most common form of online fraud involves what is known as “Phishing.” It typically involves sending fake email messages designed to trick people into providing personal information (username, passwords, and credit card details, etc.), for the purpose of committing identity theft and/or other crimes...

It used to be that families lived in one place and visited the same doctors for many years. Those doctors often knew the medical histories of two or more generations of family members. Now everything has changed — and you need to deal with the changes...

Computers and software to run on them are something very few businesses can avoid in this century. For some companies the hardware and software purchase decisions are driven by the need for specific software tools. For most companies, the options are broader and the choices confusing...

Many Canadians prepare and file their divorce papers without using a lawyer. If you choose to do your own divorce, remember that divorce law can be complicated and you will need to pay attention to detail and complete the forms correctly. This article originally appeared as a chapter in the book, Divorce Guide for Canada, written for Self-Counsel Press by lawyer Alison Sawyer, BA, LLB.

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You and your spouse have separated and now your spouse has left Canada and obtained a foreign divorce. Is this divorce legal in Canada...

From January 2009, Canadians over the age of 18 can save up to $5,000 a year in a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA). There are some potential issues you should know about regarding your TFSA and your will...

Lynne Butler, author of Protect Your Elderly Parents was once again interviewed on CitvTV's Breakfast Television in Edmonton.

Lynne discussed the the essentials of estate planning documents and went more into detail about her book.

Read her article about the interview on her blog....

One of the first questions you will face when launching a new business in Canada is, what legal structure should be used? Each of the options has good features and not-so-good features which you need to know about before making your decision...

For many small businesses, the key to success depends on how well you distribute your product. For example, if your company’s products are retail items (such as household decor, clothing, or kitchen appliances), you will be looking for an experienced distributor with a strong sales force and good contacts...

Tony Wilson, author of Buying a Franchise in Canada was interviewed on CBC Radio's BC Almanac show on how to start a successful business in Canada.

He gave tips and advice for would-be entrepreneurs and also answered questions from callers all across the province.

For more information on starting a business in Canada, check out our flagship title, Starting a Successful Business in Canada.

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